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SUMMARY:Protection Policy Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Every church should have a clear\, current Protection Policy to help create a safe environment for children\, youth\, and vulnerable people. But where do you start—and what should your policy include? \nJoin Rev. Kathy Pittenger\, Associate Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development for the Michigan Conference\, for a free\, 60-minute Protection Policy Basics Workshop. This workshop provides an overview of the fundamentals of a Protection Policy\, also known as a Safe Sanctuaries or Child/Youth Safety Policy\, and is designed to help church leaders feel equipped to write or revise their church’s current policy. \nThe workshop will explore: \n\nWhat is a Protection Policy?\nWhy is a Protection Policy important?\nWho should be involved in creating the policy?\nWhat should a Protection Policy include?\nScreening and training resources\nBest practices for churches\nWhat to do if an incident occurs\n\nWho should attend?\nThis workshop is appropriate for clergy\, trustees\, Staff-Parish Relations Committee members\, children\, youth and family ministry leaders\, Sunday school coordinators\, and anyone responsible for\, or interested in\, abuse prevention policies at their church. \nWhen: September 29\, 2026\, at 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. (Eastern)\nWhere: Zoom\nCost: Free\nPresenter: Rev. Kathy Pittenger \nThe same content will be presented at both sessions\, so choose the time that works best for you. The Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nThis workshop is not a training event. Instead\, it is an opportunity to gain a foundational understanding of Protection Policies and the key elements churches should consider when developing or updating their policies. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/policy-protection-basics-workshop/2026-09-29/2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Protection Policy Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Every church should have a clear\, current Protection Policy to help create a safe environment for children\, youth\, and vulnerable people. But where do you start—and what should your policy include? \nJoin Rev. Kathy Pittenger\, Associate Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development for the Michigan Conference\, for a free\, 60-minute Protection Policy Basics Workshop. This workshop provides an overview of the fundamentals of a Protection Policy\, also known as a Safe Sanctuaries or Child/Youth Safety Policy\, and is designed to help church leaders feel equipped to write or revise their church’s current policy. \nThe workshop will explore: \n\nWhat is a Protection Policy?\nWhy is a Protection Policy important?\nWho should be involved in creating the policy?\nWhat should a Protection Policy include?\nScreening and training resources\nBest practices for churches\nWhat to do if an incident occurs\n\nWho should attend?\nThis workshop is appropriate for clergy\, trustees\, Staff-Parish Relations Committee members\, children\, youth and family ministry leaders\, Sunday school coordinators\, and anyone responsible for\, or interested in\, abuse prevention policies at their church. \nWhen: September 29\, 2026\, at 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. (Eastern)\nWhere: Zoom\nCost: Free\nPresenter: Rev. Kathy Pittenger \nThe same content will be presented at both sessions\, so choose the time that works best for you. The Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nThis workshop is not a training event. Instead\, it is an opportunity to gain a foundational understanding of Protection Policies and the key elements churches should consider when developing or updating their policies. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/policy-protection-basics-workshop/2026-09-29/1/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Protection-Policy.png
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